Pivoting can be expensive, time-consuming and sometimes over-rated but so can the consequences of not adjusting the trajectory of your business venture at the optimal time. Sometimes re-evaluating your current approach is exactly what your enterprise needs to do to ensure future success. But how do you know when it’s time? Here are three telltale […]
Read MoreYou’ve likely heard of someone practicing stoicism (In this case, it’s likely with lowercase, as in “S/he exhibits a sort of stoicism in dealing with the loss of his job.”) This word is in today’s vernacular, but there are many nuances to its meaning in the historical context. Stoicism is a school of philosophy that hails […]
Read MoreYou’re bringing your “A-game” and getting results. Your customers are enamored with your innovative products and services. You’re retaining the best and brightest and your cash flow and profits are consistent and reliably strong. In short, you have rhythm and momentum. But don’t get complacent — a well-disciplined enterprise today isn’t enough to keep you […]
MoreThe truth be told – I have always been a student of management strategy. From my early introductions to Michael Porter’s seminal work in college to my admiration of Jim Collins in my favorite business book of all times – Good to Great, I think there is an industry obsession with the concept of competitive advantage. However, it […]
Read MoreHuman capital, talent, associates, cast members — whatever you call them — they matter to every organization. People are perhaps the most critical piece of the puzzle. And while many businesspeople know this to be intuitively correct, it can be hard to know where to start. Let’s take a look at a few tried and true […]
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